Accountant/Project Accountant
1 month ago
Washington
Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Careers Advancement Opportunities, • Flexible Scheduling Responsibilities • Enter financial data and transactions, • Analyze budgets and other financial information, • Reconcile bank statements, • Prepare financial reports and statements, • Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered, • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, • Create accounting policies to comply with all rules and regulations, • Process weekly payroll, • Process weekly certified payroll for projects, • Complete AIA Project Billing, • Monitors, reviews and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of supporting documentation., • Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes, • Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis, • Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner, • Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments, • Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition, • Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data, • Ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles., • Reviews and analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution., • Clarifies or researches issues as necessary., • Provides input for the development of accounting applications, reports, forms, records and documented procedures., • Assists in development of financial projections and forecasts., • Providing project managers and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts., • Preparing pre-billing reports for project managers to review., • Preparing actual costs, working capital, and tax reports., • Monitoring receivable income and supporting project managers with collections., • Issuing invoices and purchase orders, perform all accounts payable duties, • Ensuring a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner., • Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field, • Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position, • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables, experienced in Microsoft Great Plains., • Strong mathematical and analytical skills, • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills, • Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations., • Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets, financial forecasts, and tax reports., • Extensive experience in project invoicing and billing., • In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting., • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger